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What is the proper sequence for giving a bed bath to a resident?
Which item is used to apply cleaning solution to dentures during denture care?
What is the purpose of standard precautions?
What is the allowable difference between the recorded weight and the observer's reading?
Which hand hygiene step should be performed before feeding the resident?
What is the correct order to don PPE for standard precautions?
When measuring height, what posture should the resident maintain?
Which is the correct technique when dressing a resident with a weak side?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of dehydration?
Before performing a back rub, which privacy-related step should be done first?
What is done after rinsing the mouth during mouth care for a comatose resident?
How should you perform a two-person transfer when required?
After completing Perineal Care, what is the immediate action regarding the resident's position?
Which single feeding practice helps reduce the risk of choking for a resident?
What should be done after weighing regarding contact with the environment and hygiene?
What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult?
When a resident refuses care, which action supports dignity while safety?
Which describes how to store and label resident belongings?
What information should be included in an intake and output (I&O) record?
Which practice should be avoided when trimming a resident's nails?
What is the correct sequence of steps to begin feeding a dependent resident?
In performing a dressing change, which sequence reflects clean technique?
What is a safe method to move a resident from bed to chair if they can't bear weight?
During a meal, how often should you wipe the resident's hands and face?
What is the first step in proper hand hygiene before resident care?
How many pillows are listed for Positioning a resident on their side?
Where should the stethoscope earpieces be placed during a blood pressure assessment?
When should lotion be applied during foot and toe care?
What is the allowable error for recording total fluids consumed when two glasses are used?
During an occupied bed, what must be maintained to keep the resident comfortable?
What is the purpose of proper hand-off communication when transferring care?
How should you position a patient in bed to prevent foot drop and contractures?
Which supplies are listed for Mouth Care Comatose Resident?
Which approach is appropriate when caring for a resident with dementia?
What is the first action performed when starting Mouth Care for a resident?
Where should the resident be seated during feeding?
What is the proper order for removing PPE to minimize contamination?
What are key falls-prevention measures you should implement?
Which is a guideline for trimming a resident's nails?
Where should the cuff be placed when taking a resident's blood pressure?
How should the resident be moved to the scale?
What is the correct method for taking a resident's weight?
Which action ensures the scale is ready to weigh?
Which symptom indicates possible skin breakdown in a resident?
Which items are listed as supplies for performing a blood pressure check?
Which action is described as the first step for Perineal Care for a Female?
Which practice supports fall-prevention in a resident's room?
To prevent foot drop and contractures, which position is recommended?
After the scale is balanced, what is the next step?
How should you perform a dressing change on a wound to minimize contamination?
When assisting with feeding a resident who cannot feed themselves, what should you do?
What is a typical acceptable oral temperature for an adult?
Outline the steps for cleaning a female resident's perineal area during care.
After removing gloves during PPE doffing, what is the next step?
How should contaminated materials be handled after care?
How should you perform oral care for a conscious resident who can swallow safely?
How should you perform oral care for an unconscious resident to prevent aspiration?
Before transferring a resident using a gait belt, name essential safety checks you must perform.
On which side should you stand to assist a resident during a transfer, and why?
What is the proper procedure to apply a condom catheter to a male resident?
During bedpan and output, which device is used to measure output?
How should you assist with feeding a resident who cannot feed self?
During shoulder ROM, what is the recommended pace and repetition guideline?
How many times should each hip and knee ROM movement be performed?
Which statement about maintaining privacy and comfort during a bed bath is correct?
When performing active ROM for the shoulder, which practice is correct?
What is the proper sequence for giving a partial bed bath to a dependent resident?
During blood pressure measurement, the reading must be within how many mmHg of the observer's reading?
What is the proper technique for catheter care for a male resident?
After finishing feeding and leaving the room, what should you do?
How should you identify a resident before starting care?
Which practice helps prevent skin breakdown in immobile residents?
Which combination of items is required for ambulation with a gait belt?
What should you do if a resident suddenly becomes unresponsive?
Which is an effective communication approach when caring for a resident with dementia?
How should you position a resident for a safe side-lying position?
When dentures are not worn, how should they be stored?
How far above the elbow should the sleeve be rolled before applying the BP cuff?
Which action is performed after completing the blood pressure measurement?
What is the proper action when a resident's condition changes?
After applying a condom catheter, what should you check?
What should be done with soiled linen after Perineal Care for a Female?
Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
How should you protect a resident's privacy during care?
How should you respond to a change in a resident's condition?
Which supplies are required for handwashing?
What is the primary purpose of a proper hand-off (SBAR) between shifts?
During mealtime, what is an appropriate approach when a resident is anxious or agitated?
During an occupied bed change, where should the resident be kept to maintain privacy and safety?
In Mouth Care for a Comatose Resident, what position should the resident be placed in to prevent aspiration?
After removing gloves in a bedpan procedure, what should be done with the output?
How should you protect a resident's privacy during care?
Which option correctly describes how to clean dentures when they are not being worn?
Describe the correct positioning for a bedpan to ensure comfort and safety.
Which signs indicate a possible stroke and require urgent action by a nurse?
During hand hygiene, what should you do after wetting your hands?
When dressing a resident who has one affected side, which side should you remove the gown from first?
Which supplies are required for Stand, Pivot, & Transfer With Gait Belt?
How is respiration measured correctly?
How many times should the shoulder ROM be performed?
Which side rail should be raised when turning a resident onto their side?
In Nail Care, which item is used to push back the cuticles?
Standard precautions are used with every resident care activity to prevent the spread of infection from whom?
What is used to provide privacy during a procedure?
Before brushing the resident's hair, what preparatory step should you take?
Which PPE item should be removed first to minimize contamination during PPE removal?
If a resident refuses food or water, what should you do?
Which is an appropriate identifier to verify a resident's identity before care?
Which practice helps ensure safety when offering foods?
For ROM of knee and ankle, which technique is correct?
What should be done with the scale weights during weighing?
What is the correct opening sequence before performing a CNA skill?
What is the purpose of raising side rails during an occupied bed change?
How can you recognize dehydration during care assessment?
In ambulation with a gait belt, how many steps should the resident ambulate at minimum?
What is the proper technique for catheter care for a female resident?
Which hand placements are used to support the arm during ROM of the shoulder?
Before feeding, what should you verify about the tray?
What are the steps to perform an unoccupied bed change?
In donning PPE, which item should be put on last?
Why is accurate documentation of intake and output important?
Which of the following is an appropriate step when caring for a resident's dentures?
What is the primary purpose of a structured hand-off between shifts using SBAR?
For ambulation with a walker, which set of supplies is appropriate?
When dressing a resident with one weak side, which side do you begin with and why?
During the application of a condom catheter, how much space should be left between the condom and the skin?
Before performing hip and knee range of motion, what should you tell the resident?
How should you handle a resident’s personal belongings to protect privacy?
What is the correct sequence of handwashing steps before providing resident care?
How should you perform oral care for an unconscious resident to prevent aspiration?
What must be ensured about the resident when on the scale?
Which pulse site is commonly used to count heart rate in adults?
What accuracy criteria must be used when recording solids intake?
What should be done to the scale before weighing the resident?
What is the correct method to clean dentures?
When measuring a resident's height, what is essential?
During catheter care, what drying method should be used after cleaning around the drainage tube?
Which option describes the correct procedure when measuring blood pressure with a cuff and stethoscope?
During a bed bath, what should you avoid when cleansing the face?
Which pillow placements are used when positioning a resident on their side?
How long should a back rub be performed?
What should you check after turning the resident onto their side?
During a bedpan procedure, which action supports the resident's privacy?
Which is the correct sequence for doffing PPE after care with contact precautions?
What is the acceptable difference between the measured urinary output and the observer's measurement when emptying a urinary drainage bag?
How should the weight be recorded?
During a partial bed bath, which statement best describes maintaining privacy and warmth?
If a resident refuses care, what should you do?
How long should you lather with soap during hand hygiene?
During meals, which action indicates a choking risk should be monitored?
Why is locking the wheelchair brakes important during weighing?
Which steps compose the PASS protocol for using a fire extinguisher?
In the bed bath sequence, which area is cleaned immediately after the face?
How should you document and report a resident's meal intake?
How is the rectal area cleaned during Perineal Care for a Female?
Before beginning care, which safety steps should you verify?
What is the normal adult pulse range used in vital signs assessment?
Which sequence is correct for removing gloves and gown after isolation gown and gloves?
Which statement about standard precautions is true?
How should you respond to turning and repositioning a patient for comfort and skin integrity?
What is a correct initial step before starting ambulation with a gait belt?
What is the normal respiratory rate range for an adult at rest?
How should you document and monitor a resident's intake during meals?
Which action prevents re-contamination after washing hands?
What is the purpose of documenting vital signs and observations in the nurse’s notebook?
What is the proper technique for emptying and measuring a urinary drainage bag?
Which sequence correctly describes the steps to safely empty a urinary drainage bag?
Which item is included among supplies for feeding a dependent resident?
Which is a sign of skin breakdown to monitor?
How should you clean the perineal area for a female resident?
Why is it important to align the spine and joints during repositioning?
During Partial Bed Bath for Face, Arm, Hand, and Underarm, how is the face cleaned?
What should you do after returning the resident to the wheelchair?
Which statement reflects the use of validation therapy in dementia care?
What should you observe in a resident with cognitive impairment that should be reported?
What is the rationale for avoiding excessive friction and shear when repositioning?
If signs of skin breakdown are noticed, what should you do?
How should you respond to a resident who is anxious or agitated during mealtime?
In ROM for the shoulder, which movement describes moving the arm away from the body?
After cleaning dentures, where should they be placed?
Which is a recommended strategy when communicating with a resident who has a hearing impairment?
When should alcohol-based hand sanitizer be used instead of soap and water?
What should you include when documenting vital signs?
What must be done with the wheelchair brakes before weighing?
What is the correct technique when dressing a resident with a weak side?
How should you position a resident for safety and accessibility of the call light?
During Mouth Care for a Comatose Resident, which surfaces are cleaned with the toothette?
What is the correct distance to roll the sleeve when preparing to take blood pressure?
During ambulation with a gait belt, how should you position your grip?
How should temperature be measured with a digital thermometer?
When a resident with dementia becomes agitated, what is an appropriate response?
Which of the following sequences is correct for doffing PPE after contact precautions?
What should you document when taking vital signs?
Which statement best describes hand-off communication during transfer of care?
After the resident has walked at least 10 steps during gait-belt ambulation, what is the next step?
How do you recognize edema in a resident and what should you report?
What should you do with the gait belt after transferring the resident to the chair?
Which sign should trigger immediate reporting to a nurse?
What is the correct technique to measure blood pressure using a manual cuff?
When transferring a resident from bed to chair using a gait belt, what is a critical action to perform first?
Which practice should be avoided during weighing?
When visually impaired, how should lighting be used during meals?
During feeding, the resident should be positioned at least what angle?
During catheter care, how far from the urethra should you clean the drainage tube?
List the steps in the proper order to don PPE for a resident on contact precautions.
If a resident with hearing impairment does not respond after you speak, what should you do?
How should you maintain privacy and dignity while changing linens?
What is the proper technique for applying a gait belt?
What is the proper step when documenting belongings after care?
What is the first step to perform before weighing an ambulatory resident?
What is the first action described for Perineal Care for a Female?
When assessing for edema, which finding is most relevant to report?
In ambulation with a walker, how many steps should the resident walk at least?
What is the correct technique to count a pulse?
What are the steps to perform an occupied bed change?
In hip and knee ROM, which term describes moving the leg away from the body?
What is the first step before repositioning a resident to the side?
What supplies are essential for a basic hair care procedure?
How should you store and label resident belongings?
Before transferring, what should you do to the wheelchair and bed?
What is the proper method for cleaning frequently touched surfaces in a resident's room?
How should you monitor and respond to signs of skin breakdown?
Which technique is used to neatly tuck the sheet and blanket in an unoccupied bed?
What is the proper technique for foot and toe care for a resident?
Which action is appropriate when assisting a visually impaired resident during meals?
Where should a digital thermometer be placed when measuring temperature?
How should you perform perineal care for a male resident?
During a transfer, what is the recommended body mechanics to protect your back?
What can help ensure effective teamwork during CNA shifts?
What is essential when measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer?
How should you handle soiled linens to prevent cross-contamination?
Before transferring a resident using a gait belt, why is it important to explain the plan to the resident?
What is the proper method for measuring a resident's urine output using a drainage bag?
What should you do if a resident refuses care?
When should the weight be recorded?
During Perineal Care, how is the labia cleaned?
What is the final step after finishing Mouth Care for a resident?

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